Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa is one of The 15 Best Places with Scenic Views in Monterey.

1. Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa

8.8
400 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA
Hotel · Cannery Row · 45 tips and reviews

Ty D.Ty Diedrick: Great place to stay. Comfortable clean rooms and turndown service. Beautiful hotel with stellar ocean views. 22nd best hotel in the USA according to TripAdvisor.

Charles B.Charles B.: Nice hotel room. The ocean view balcony watching the sunrise was awesome! You could hear the seals too. The in-room breakfast was delicious!

Jinnie L.Jinnie L: great stay♡ (we got the ocean view) nice size room, comfy bed, amazing view, n friendly service!

InterContinental The Clement Monterey Hotel is one of The 15 Best Places with Scenic Views in Monterey.

2. InterContinental The Clement Monterey Hotel

8.9
750 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA
Hotel · Cannery Row · 45 tips and reviews

SeeMontereySeeMonterey: Beautiful rooms and stunning views of the Monterey Bay. Great for families visiting the Monterey Bay Aquarium.

Steffi G.Steffi Groß: outstanding service; great view; perfect rooms; delicious food = happy guests :)

Eric A.Eric Andersen: The back patio has fantastic views! Relax out here…

Fish Hopper Seafood & Steaks is one of The 15 Best Places with Scenic Views in Monterey.

3. Fish Hopper Seafood & Steaks

7.8
700 Cannery Row Ste K, Monterey, CA
Seafood Restaurant · Cannery Row · 164 tips and reviews

Crystal M.Crystal Moreno: Great food and views! Loved the sangria!

Curtis A.Curtis Ayers: Sittig with three views of the ocean, eating lobster and watching the sun set....Perfect..

Eduardo N.Eduardo N.: Very good clam chowder, as well as the bay view! =)

A Taste of Monterey is one of The 15 Best Places with Scenic Views in Monterey.

4. A Taste of Monterey

8.0
700 Cannery Row Ste Kk, Monterey, CA
Wine Bar · Cannery Row · 19 tips and reviews

SeeMontereySeeMonterey: Can't beat their amazing ocean view!

EricEric: Awesome views of the bay from this hidden location - sit a spell, enjoy the wine and the view - highlight of my day on Cannery Row

Elliot P.Elliot Pearson: Great wide open views over the ocean as you take in a wine tasting.

Chart House Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places with Scenic Views in Monterey.

5. Chart House Restaurant

8.1
444 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA
Seafood Restaurant · Cannery Row · 31 tips and reviews

SeeMontereySeeMonterey: Offers great ocean views and fantastic seafood

Charlotte W.Charlotte Weddell: Ask for table 10! Best view in the house!

Rex E.Rex Espiritu: Get a table toward the far end near the corner glass window for a gorgeous view by the sea! Join LandrysSelect.com membership: Chart House, Morton's, McCormick & Schmick's, Oceanaire, et al. all over!

Schooners is one of The 15 Best Places with Scenic Views in Monterey.

6. Schooners

7.6
400 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA
Seafood Restaurant · Cannery Row · 52 tips and reviews

ClaudiaClaudia: The view is INCREDIBLE... the brunch is delicious, generous servings and the freshly squeezed orange juice is to die for.

Colleen K.Colleen Kelly: For the best views in Monterey come and sit on the patio!!! Lunch or dinner and the best drinks.

SFGateSFGate: Chicken chorizo fundido with lahvosh (a thin Armenian flatbread) & a shrimp and white cheddar pizza are especially enticing in the happy hour menu with views of Monterey Bay. Read more.

Monterey Bay Aquarium is one of The 15 Best Places with Scenic Views in Monterey.

7. Monterey Bay Aquarium

9.2
886 Cannery Row (at David Ave.), Monterey, CA
Aquarium · 420 tips and reviews

Sarah R.Sarah R: Lots to love: an octopus, jellyfish exhibits, kelp forest feeding, the tour, and an awesome view of the bay.

Sarah F.Sarah Fernandes: Amazing underwater views!

Katie F.Katie Fahrion: Wonderful aquarium!•Staff are very knowledgeable•Scenic view of The Bay•Hands on/interactive exhibits•Must visit the Open Ocean exhibit•Cafeteria provided within the aquarium•

Monterey Bay is one of The 15 Best Places with Scenic Views in Monterey.

8. Monterey Bay

9.2
Monterey, CA
Bay · 22 tips and reviews

Ruth C.Ruth Cheesley: Beautiful place to spend the day, the coastal trail is great if you hire a bike, pretty flat and very scenic. Shops on the wharf are pretty pricey and full of touristy tat!

Brian I.Brian Ibarra: If you want a great view then you came to the right place

Chona A.Chona Amancio: Perfect lace to walk around, Beautiful view on the bay

Sandbar & Grill is one of The 15 Best Places with Scenic Views in Monterey.

9. Sandbar & Grill

8.1
Wharf #2, Monterey, CA
Seafood Restaurant · 62 tips and reviews

Ken K.Ken Klein: Bloody marys aren't all they are hyped up to be, but the food and view are excellent

Morgan C.Morgan C.: Friendly staff, incredible view, fantastic clam chowder, nice ambience, fresh smelling restaurant.

Linda G.Linda Glenn: Fabulous view of the harbor & the best sand dabs!

Monterey Marriott is one of The 15 Best Places with Scenic Views in Monterey.

10. Monterey Marriott

7.7
350 Calle Principal, Monterey, CA
Hotel · Old Monterey Business District · 28 tips and reviews

Casi G.Casi Gerber: A beautiful hotel in a great location. If you can, get a room with an ocean view. Just beautiful! A few seconds ago Read more.

Bob S.Bob Swartwout: Best hotel in Monterey. Great service and comfortable rooms...and a great view of the Bay

Mitch C.Mitch C: Awesome view. Stopped raining for the moment. Hotel staff is very friendly.

Monterey Bay Inn is one of The 15 Best Places with Scenic Views in Monterey.

11. Monterey Bay Inn

7.5
242 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA
Hotel · Cannery Row · 14 tips and reviews

Michael M.Michael Matonte: Check out the hot tub on the 4th floor... great view overlooking the bay!

Kim G.Kim G: Great views from your room and perfect location. Breakfast in bed served every morning.

Chris O.Chris O: You have an amazing view of the bay. You will see sea lions and otters if you get a room with a view. Try for 4th floor as sound travels heavily from rooms above you.

The Open Sea is one of The 15 Best Places with Scenic Views in Monterey.

12. The Open Sea

9.0
Monterey Bay Aquarium (866 Cannery Row), Monterey, CA
Aquarium · Cannery Row · 12 tips and reviews

Sheila I.Sheila Ioris Wells: There is a seated viewing area upstairs.. Really good place to relax! ;)

Eric A.Eric Andersen: Check out the upper level for a panoramic view!

Jinnie L.Jinnie L: great view. there r seats to enjoy the view or just relax♡ kinda peaceful to sit here n just looking at the open ocean :)

Old Fisherman's Wharf is one of The 15 Best Places with Scenic Views in Monterey.

13. Old Fisherman's Wharf

8.1
Wharf No. 1 (at Olivier St), Monterey, CA
Pier · 92 tips and reviews

Tristan L.Tristan Love: Great views

Kat .Kat 🐱: Get the clam chowder from Old Fisherman's Grotto and coffee from Water+Leaves (They have a small outdoor patio where you can sit and look at this view)!

Rachel W.Rachel Wolfe: This wharf is adorable. Lined with great restaurants and stunning views, there's nothing to not love about it. Everyone is super friendly and the wharf is very clean.

Cannery Row is one of The 15 Best Places with Scenic Views in Monterey.

14. Cannery Row

7.9
Monterey, CA
Neighborhood · 37 tips and reviews

Kendra S.Kendra Storm: Free Ghirardelli chocolate samples by just walking in. Free clam chowder samples at Louis Linguinis. For good coffee and great views, head down to Monterey Plaza Hotel to Cafe La Strada.

David E.David Elrod: People rave about going to the scenic lookouts, and those are great, but there's no better collection of restaurants in Monterey than Cannery row. Check out The Sardine Factory or The Chart House.

Sarah R.Sarah R: A scenic place for a walk

Shake's Old Fisherman's Grotto is one of The 15 Best Places with Scenic Views in Monterey.

15. Shake's Old Fisherman's Grotto

7.8
39 Fishermans Wharf (off Olivier St), Monterey, CA
Seafood Restaurant · 146 tips and reviews

Nisha M.Nisha Menezes: Really good food, great views and not too hard on the pocket

KristinaKristina: Hot crab sandwich w soup is a perfect portion. The clam chowder is one of the best on the boardwalk. You can try it before walking in. Ocean views from all seating. Overall a decent place to eat.

Shannon M.Shannon Madison: Ask to be seated upstairs for the best view! #nokidsftw!